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Mississippi Edition: Thursday, October 15th

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Operation Shakeout

Mississippi is no stranger to natural disaster. Hurricanes and tornadoes usually top the list of events we prepare for. But a series of tiny earthquakes earlier this year in Madison County reminds us that the state is vulnerable to seismic activity as well. Which is why Mississippi is participating in Operation Shakeout -- a nationwide earthquake drill. And here to talk about it is Robert Latham -- head of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency -- or MEMA. Welcome, Mister Latham.

Fighting Child Trafficking

The FBI -- along with law enforcement from local and state agencies -- rescued two seventeen-year-old girls involved in sex work in Madison and Hinds counties. It was part of a sweep designed to combat child trafficking. Officers arrested four adults connected with the teens in a crackdown called "Operation Cross Country." Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker told Desare Frazier the teens involved in the sex trade need rescuing, help and compassion.

Book Club

Stuart Stevens grew up in Jackson. Throughout his career he has worked on many high-profile political campaigns in America and abroad as a writer and advisor. In 2012 he was involved with Mitt Romney's bid for president -- which the challenger lost to President Barack Obama. After the defeat, Stevens returned home to examine himself and his relationship with his father. And to watch a little Ole Miss football. He wrote about the experience in his new book -- The Last Season: A Father, A Son, And A Lifetime Of College Football. We talked to him about it in today's Book Club.